Additional general fire precautions may be
needed to take account of the additional risks
that may be posed by the storage and use of
these substances.
Certain substances and materials are by
their nature, highly flammable, oxidising or
potentially explosive. These substances are
controlled by other legislation in addition to
fire safety law, in particular the Dangerous
Substances and Explosive Atmospheres
Regulations 2002
(also see the HSE’s Approved
code of practice and guidance
78).